Count Basie - Robbin's Nest (RCA Records 1947)

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"Robbin's Nest" was written by Charles Thompson and first recorded by Illinois Jacquet & His All Stars (May 21, 1947) with the Theme written for Fred Robbin's radio show "Robbin's Nest."

William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 -- April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. Basie led his jazz orchestra almost continuously for nearly 50 years. Many notable musicians came to prominence under his direction, including tenor saxophonists Lester Young and Herschel Evans, guitarist Freddie Green, trumpeters Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison and singers Jimmy Rushing and Joe Williams. Basie's theme songs were "One O'Clock Jump" and "April In Paris".

Count (on piano/celeste) is accompanied by Preston Love (saxophone), Paul Gonsalves (tenor saxophone). C.Q. Price (alto saxophone); Jack Washington (baritone saxophone) George Washington (trombone); and Singleton Palmer (bass). Recorded in Hollywood, December 12, 1947

Give me something gentle,
Make it sentimental,
Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest.

Make it sweet and tender
So I must surrender,
You know I'd like nothing but the best
So I'll take Robbin's Nest.

For when I get that feeling
Goin' round and round,
Something brings me down
Way down, way down

Give me something sweet and gentle,
Make it sentimental,
Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest.

When I get that feeling
Goin' round and round,
Something brings me down
Way down, way down

Give me something sweet and gentle,
Make it sentimental,
Whatever you could suggest
I'll take Robbin's Nest.